Education Top Stories
By AL SULLIVAN
October 15, 2024
BAYONNE, NJ - Mary J. Donohue students had an exciting day at the World War I Historical VFW Post 226 Veterans Museum recently. U.S. Army Chemical Corp Veteran Commander Glen J. Flora and Vietnam Marine Combat War Veteran John Scafidi enjoyed speaking with the students while they viewed the many ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey was ranked as having the 5th-highest student loan payments in the nation in 2024, according to a new study done by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states by their median student loan payments, which was calculated using the latest data on consumers' ...
WHIPPANY, NJ — For more than 10 years, The Calais School, a private special education school in Whippany, has tapped into the power of man’s best friend to deliver therapeutic services to students with disabilities. Today, the school is home to one of the nation’s first school-based therapy dog ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - Since 1994, the Somers Education Foundation (SEF) has been dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of Somers students.Made up of community members, district personnel, and parents, the group raises funds for projects initiated by students and teachers that are not funded ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Students, teachers, and staff were filled with smiles and pride as they officially celebrated the opening of eight new learning spaces in a wing of Evergreen Elementary School at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Amid increasing enrollment and ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Do you know a Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) or William MacFarland High School graduate who has excelled in their lives post-high school? Now is the time to nominate them for the 2025 BRHS Academic Hall of Fame. Each school year, BRHS accepts nominations for induction into ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- There are four candidates running for three open seats on the Springfield Board of Education, which is a three-year post:Dana Kelly, Jennifer Wishna, Yelena Zolotarsky and Tracey M. Rinaldi.Zolotarsky is the only incumbent among the four candidates.Election Day is Tuesday, Nov.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Zufall Health's upcoming school-based health center in Franklin Township is nearing completion, thanks to funds raised at the annual Be Well Benefit held at Brooklake Country Club on Oct. 9. The center, which will open in 2025 at Franklin Middle School, will provide essential ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway Township Schools has once again been selected by Niche.com as one of the Best School Districts in New Jersey for 2025, rising in several rankings from the 2024 list. Piscataway got an overall grade of A- and rated an A+ in College Prep and Diversity, and an A in Teachers ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Board of Education President Ann Ciccarelli gave an update on the potential addition of Harding Township students to CHS at Monday night's regular BOE meeting.Ciccarelli said that nothing had been decided, but gave a presentation on numbers that would benefit both communities ...
BARNEGAT - Barnegat first responders were honored during First Responders Night at the Barnegat High School varsity football game. Each department received a $250 donation on behalf of the Barnegat Township School District. We extend our heartfelt thanks for your dedication and service to our ...
Whippany, NJ: For over 10 years, The Calais School, a private special education school in Whippany, has tapped into the power of man’s best friend to deliver therapeutic services to students with disabilities. Today, the school is home to one of the nation’s first school-based therapy dog programs, ...
Whippany, NJ: For over 10 years, The Calais School, a private special education school in Whippany, has tapped into the power of man’s best friend to deliver therapeutic services to students with disabilities. Today, the school is home to one of the nation’s first school-based therapy dog programs, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Staff at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School have responded to an email from a former colleague in a big way.Shortly after Hurricane Helene devastated communities in North Carolina, retired SCVTHS chemistry teacher Tom Driscoll, who now lives in western North ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Staff at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School have responded to an email from a former colleague in a big way.Shortly after Hurricane Helene devastated communities in North Carolina, retired SCVTHS chemistry teacher Tom Driscoll, who now lives in western North ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - With a heavily contested Long Branch Board of Education vote coming up, TAPinto Long Branch partnered with the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Guild of Greater Long Branch to host a candidate Forum on October 22, from 6:00–8:00PM. The Forum will be held at The Portuguese Club of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On Wednesday, October 9th, Lopatcong Elementary students had a visitor. As they celebrated New Jersey's Week of Respect, the students were treated to a visit from local author Sue Steinhardt and her 135-pound St. Bernard/Mastiff mix, Phil, the inspiration behind the "Imperfect ...
Whippany, NJ: For over 10 years, The Calais School, a private special education school in Whippany, has tapped into the power of man’s best friend to deliver therapeutic services to students with disabilities. Today, the school is home to one of the nation’s first school-based therapy dog programs, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - The Broward County School Board is expected on Tuesday to move forward with its Redefining Our Schools initiative that may add middle school grades to Coconut Creek Elementary School. City leaders are advocating for the change as the school board considers closing five schools ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken Middle School and Hoboken High School are hosting an Open House and Showcase of Excellence events on Wednesday, October 23rd. The Middle School’s event takes place between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. giving prospective students and parents a chance to learn about future ...
WARREN, NJ – Leading up to the November election the candidates will have the opportunity to answer questions that will be run in a series by TAPinto. The questions follow with responses from Daniel Gallic who's running as Warren's representative on the Watchung Hills Board of Education.How long ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham resident Kaitlin Andersen, now a junior at Kent Place School, earned the highest possible composite score of 36 when she took the ACT this past July. She also recently received AP Scholar recognition for 2024.“Earning a top score on the ACT is a remarkable achievement,” said ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Are you a Mount Laurel resident who has a soon-to-be high schooler in your household? Check out Lenape High School's Open House this week to learn more information about the school and your student's future. Lenape's Open House is being held on Tuesday, October 15 at 6PM. The event is ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Leading up to the November election the candidates will have the opportunity to answer questions that will be run in a series by TAPinto. The questions follow with responses from Catherine Leigh who's running as Watchung's representative on the Watchung Hills Board of Education.How ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Township Planning Board heard, at its October meeting, about a proposed addition to Bradley Gardens Primary School.Alexis Goldman, the managing principal for Solutions Architecture, spoke before the board on behalf of the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." While this quote from Nelson Mandela has resonated with many people in recent generations, it’s a trio of Robbinsville teens that are putting it into action locally.Idhant Roushan, Suhrith Kesaraju, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Did you know that Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard holds invention patents? He recently recorded a video for the planned West Orange Black Inventors Hall of Fame (BIHOF) in which he speaks about Black inventors' contributions to the world.In August, BIHOF officials announced ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The tables were turned, and the direction was changed at last week's Board of Education meeting. The meeting, like many of late, was broken into three distinct parts with the real substance of the meeting once again not as tense as the statements expressed from the floor during ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham resident Kaitlin Andersen, now a junior at Kent Place School, earned the highest possible composite score of 36 when she took the ACT this past July. She also recently received AP Scholar recognition for 2024.“Earning a top score on the ACT is a remarkable achievement,” said ...
𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙽 , 𝙽𝙹 – Several hundred Linden High School students and their families packed McManus Middle School on Thursday night, Oct. 10, for College & Career Night, where students connected with over 50 vendors to explore their post-graduation options.𝐀 𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬Event ...